AIRCRAFT EXAMINER (AIRCRAFT ELECTRICIAN)

Full Job Description

You will serve as an Aircraft Examiner (Aircraft Electrician) in the MRO Production Department, and Production Lines Division of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO PROVIDE PRODUCTION SERVICES, and includes the following: 1) Examining and/or evaluating the condition of an aircraft and associated electrical components to determine overhaul requirement; 2) Analyzing aircraft logbooks, removal and replacement interval cards, records, and configuration information for the rework and/or repair of assigned aircraft; 3) Interpreting and retaining information from blueprints, specifications; and technical directives; and 4) Controlling the depth of rework set forth by applicable specifications, instructions, and manuals.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will perform progressive static and dynamic examination and evaluation of assigned Type/Model/Series aircraft electrical systems.
• You will create job order specifications and determine what type and amount of materials will be required.
• You will prepare costs and time estimates in support of assigned project/program and from engineering drawings (electrical, mechanical and structural) with labor estimates.
• You will ensure products are reworked within technical specifications and meet negotiated labor and material requirements.
• You will conduct formal training and on the job training to other employees in support of program goals and objectives.
• You will assign tasks to immediate workers, relay supervisor's instructions, and provide guidance to workers on methods and procedures.
• You will accomplish other duties as assigned.